In support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, ISAF conducts operations in Afghanistan to reduce the capability and will of the insurgency, support the growth in capacity and capability of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), and facilitate improvements in governance and socio-economic development in order to provide a secure environment for sustainable stability...
A unified command consisting of Coast Guard 17th District crews, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and other federal, state, local and tribal partners battled the elements in December and January 2013 to provide assistance to the crews of the Kulluk after it broke free from its tow vessel and ran aground near Kodiak, Alaska.
During Arctic Shield 2012, the Coast Guard performed its statutory missions to ensure the Arctic remained a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable region. The operation focused on operations, outreach and an assessment of capabilities. The harsh environment, limited infrastructure and logistics poseed unique challenges when conducting operations in the Arctic. To overcome these...
On April 20, 2010, the Macondo 252 well, 45 miles off the coast of Louisiana experienced a catastrophic blowout, causing a major explosion, fire and subsequent sinking of the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit – Deepwater Horizon. The fire and explosion caused the deaths of 11 persons aboard the unit, and the blowout resulted in a catastrophic oil spill below the surface of the ocean, leading to...
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States government. It is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty:
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Beyond the Horizon is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored, U.S. Army South planned and led humanitarian and civic assistance exercise. The exercise lasts for several months and provides construction and medical assistance to partner nations throughout the Central and South America and Caribbean regions. The exercise is a major component of the U.S. military's regional engagement efforts and...
February is African American/Black History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans. The commemoration continues the tradition of excellence started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, by honoring the men and women who have played a vital role in the history of our nation.
Women in all branches of the military soon will have unprecedented opportunities to serve on the front lines of the nation's wars.
Leon Panetta, in one of his last acts as President Obama's Defense Secretary, announced the policy change, which would open hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war, the Pentagon...
